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**Peter West Carey** @pwc@mastodon.online · 1d

Peter West Carey @pwc@mastodon.online

Magnificent Merlin

No, not the wizard, but the bird!

Of course it is a bird. :)

This little chirp has, in my book, super-sized talons. We just had a sprinkle of rain and it was foggy so their coat is a little fussed up. Otherwise, exquisite raptor!

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/magnificent-merlin/

#Animals #Birding #PhotoOfTheDay

**Vicky** @Vibre@pixelfed.social · Mar 17

Mar 17

Vicky @Vibre@pixelfed.social

As long as I can't get the common buzzard in front of the lens, the kestrel will have to take over

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#photography #photographer #canon #canonphotography #instagood #justgoshoot #nature #naturephotography #naturepics #landscape #landscapephotography #ig_landscape #ig_nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #lovenature #naturelove #bird #birding #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #kestrel #falke #turmfalke #falcon #potrait #birdportrait #spring #wildanimals

#wildanimals

**Debra Martz** @DebraMartz@photog.social · Feb 18

Feb 18

Debra Martz @DebraMartz@photog.social

Merlin Checking Its Surroundings by Debra Martz
I captured this image in February at the Great Salt Plains State Park in Oklahoma.
https://debra-martz.pixels.com/featured/merlin-checking-its-surroundings-debra-martz.html

A bird of prey perches on a leafless tree branch against a clear blue sky. The branches extend in various directions, creating an intricate pattern around the resting falcon. Photography by Debra Martz

#merlin #falcon #raptor

**barttier** @barttier@pixelfed.social · Feb 10

Feb 10

barttier @barttier@pixelfed.social

#falke #falcon #raubvogel #vogel #bird_of_prey #bird

#bird

**Clayton Moore** @Claytonmoorefineart@pixelfed.social · Feb 10

**Debra Martz** @DebraMartz@photog.social · Feb 4

Feb 4

Debra Martz @DebraMartz@photog.social

Showing Off Its Fan Tail by Debra Martz
A small Falcon, the Merlin, was perched in this tree that I usually go to in search of a Bald Eagle. I was thrilled at this sighting, especially when it fanned its tail so beautifully!

Image captured at Oklahoma's Great Salt Plains State Park.
https://debra-martz.pixels.com/featured/showing-off-its-fan-tail-debra-martz.html

A bird of prey, a Merlin, is perched on a bare branch against a clear blue sky, showcasing its intricate plumage and fanned tail. The scene captures a moment of stillness and natural beauty. Photography by Debra Martz

#Merlin #Falcon #birdOfPrey

**Suren Gevorgyan CNC-ProfArtist** @GazZzaN@mastodon.social · Jan 28

Jan 28

Suren Gevorgyan CNC-ProfArtist @GazZzaN@mastodon.social

Eagle Falcon HAWK Head STL For CNC • STL and OBJ files
Download 3D print model: https://cults3d.com/:1162718
Designed by @GazZzaN

@cults3d #3DPrinting #3DPrinter #Printable #STLfile #eagle #falcon #hawk #cnc #stl #obj #sale

**Piotr Walicki** @zvrt@mastodon.social · Jan 10

Jan 10

Piotr Walicki @zvrt@mastodon.social

Common kestrel ♂︎ (Falco tinnunculus, Turmfalke, pustułka)

#birds
#raptors
#falcon
#birdphotography
#birdsofmastodon
#birdwatching
#nature
#naturephotography
#vogelflausch
#ptaki

The foreground of the photo is dominated by a male kestrel, seen from the front and from below. The bird is perched on a dead and weathered slander branch. It raises one of its feet. Details of the plumage are well visible: the brown spotted breast, the grey cap and the eye with a yellow ring. The background is a deep blue sky.

**David Brent** @dbsalk@mastodon.social · Dec 6, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

David Brent @dbsalk@mastodon.social

Spotted this bird of prey in my front yard about 30 minutes ago and I'm wondering if anyone from the Mastodon birding community can identify it?

I don't think I've ever been in a position to capture such a clear picture before.

Brown and white falcon or hawk standing on a line of bricks with leaves and dirt on one side and grass on the other.

#Photography #Birds #Birding

**Adam Kaningher** @Adamk0310@pixelfed.social · Dec 5, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Adam Kaningher @Adamk0310@pixelfed.social

Up on the Treetop #AmericanKestrel #Kestrel #BirdofPrey #Falcon #Birds #Wildlife

An American Kestrel bird perched at the top of a tree in front of a clear blue sky

#wildlife

**Luke** @wrstscrnnm6@mastodon.social · Nov 30, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

Luke @wrstscrnnm6@mastodon.social

I met a new neighbor today.

A brown and white falcon about a foot tall, sitting on a wooden railing. It is looking directly at the camera.

#birding #falcon #raptor

**Wellfotos** @Well-Fotos@pixelfed.social · Nov 22, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Wellfotos @Well-Fotos@pixelfed.social

Now there's something to eat

What luck: there was a falcon's nest behind our vacation house for a few days. Thanks to the camouflage I was able to take some good pictures.

The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) grows up to 37 cm tall and has a wingspan of up to 80 cm. It feeds mainly on small rodents. Like all falcons, the kestrel does not build its own nest.

Jetzt gibt’s was zu Fressen

Was ein Glück: hinter unserer Ferienhütte war für ein paar Tage ein Falkennest. Dank Tarnkleidung konnte ich ein paar gute Fotos machen.

Der Turmfalke (Falco tinnunculus) wird bis zu 37 cm groß und bekommt eine Spannweite von bis zu 80 cm. Er ernährt sich vorallem von kleinen Nagetieren. Wie alle Falken baut der Turmfalke keinen eigenes Nest.

2007 war der Turmfalke in Deutschland Vogel des Jahres.

Cam: #sonya7cii Objektiv: #sigma150600 bei 600 mm Tripod: Rollei T3S MII